Lemony Lentil Spinach Soup

Name: Lemony Lentil Spinach Soup
Total time: PT50M15M
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients The High Five 2 large carrots, chopped 1 cup green or brown lentils 1/2 large lemon, seeds removed 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped Pantry and Kitchen Items 4 cups water 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon oregano 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

By:

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time:

50 minutes; 15 minutes active

Servings:

This is one of our High Five recipes, made from five main ingredients or less. Simplify your life with more delicious High Five recipes.

Lentil soup is comfort food, and with a little lift from lemon, it becomes downright delicious. Adding oregano gives it a Greek flavor profile, and this soup would be great with flatbreads or a crumble of feta.

Ingredients

The High Five

2 large carrots, chopped
1 cup green or brown lentils
1/2 large lemon, seeds removed
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Pantry and Kitchen Items

4 cups water
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat for a few seconds, then add the carrots. When they start to sizzle, lower the heat to medium-low. Stir often for about five minutes.
Add the lentils, water, lemon half and oregano. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and place the lid on the pan, slightly ajar.
Cook until the lentils are tender and starting to fall apart, about 40 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the lemon, and let cool, then squeeze the soft flesh into the stew.
Stir in the salt, pepper, spinach and parsley, and simmer until the spinach wilts, about two minutes. Remove from heat and serve hot.